PAUL GILBERT owned, customized and used 1977 IBANEZ Deluxe 59’er Sunlight Special, “Les Paul” Lawsuit Era Guitar The sound from the Super 70’s “PAF” style pickups is huge. Collectible 1977 IBANEZ 59’er Deluxe Les Paul Lawsuit style Electric Guitar owned by PAUL GILBERT S/N B770516. Paul Gilbert of Racer X and Mr. This guitar was owned and used by Paul as part of his personal music creating and performing arsenal. From Vintage Guitar Magazine – Paul Gilbert quote – About half of my collection is made up of the copies that sort of put Ibanez on the map in America, though they certainly had guitars before then. The Deluxe 59’er Sunlight Special is a Les Paul copy that’s really cool; it’s got a maple fingerboard. You don’t see many Les Pauls with maple fingerboards, and it has an amazing tone. DESCRIPTION – This listing is for a 1977 Ibanez Deluxe 59’er “Les Paul-style” electric guitar from the personal collection of guitarist Paul Gilbert. Guitar Weight – 8.82 lbs. Nut Width – 1-11/16. Scale Length – 24-3/4. Original Super 70’s Pickups! This guitar was featured in an issue of Vintage Guitar Magazine. The magazine is included in the sale. The weight is a comfortable 8.82 lbs. The pickups are Super 70’s which have that HUGE “PAF” sound from the 70’s and handle a multitude of amps from a Fender Blues Junior to a Peavey 5153 with ease. ACCESSORIES – Includes gig bag that came with it from Gilbert, Gilbert picks, Gilbert guitar strap, Gilbert VIP badges and Certificate of Authenticity signed by Paul. PHYSICAL CONDITION – Very good. The guitar shows normal signs of use; a few prominent dings around the edges of the body, as well as various small scuffs here and there and light picks marks on the pick guard. Additionally, there are noticeable chips in the body’s finish at the neck joint and under one of the control knobs. (See Photos) However, this instrument has been well-maintained over the years and is in overall great shape! WORKING CONDITION – Very good. Two of the control knobs are not wired to anything (done by Paul), while the other two serve as master tone and volume. The guitar sounds terrific and plays beautifully! The item “PAUL GILBERT owned and used 1977 IBANEZ Deluxe 59’er Les Paul Lawsuit Era” is in sale since Sunday, March 24, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Electric Guitars”. The seller is “diablotraders” and is located in Danville, California. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.
- String Configuration: 6 String
- Brand: Ibanez
- Model: Deluxe 59’er
- Modified Item: Yes
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
- Right-/ Left-Handed: Right-Handed
- Body Type: Les Paul